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I've never seen a Coach K team play so poorly in a big game. They are down 18 and Nova hasn't exactly lit the world on fire themselves.

Well, this is the type of game that Duke couldn't have....shooting poorly from 3.

Every game they have lost this year, they shot terribly from 3 and that has happened tonight.

Then, on top of that, their big 3 have collectively their worst games of the year(outside of maybe the Clemson game?)...Just a perfect storm of everything bad happening.

THe Nova defense has been impressive but early in the game, Duke missed a lot of open shots and they never could get it going.

Credit to Nova though...They have played a very solid game.

As a Duke fan, this loss doesn't hurt as much as others in the past...I was hoping this team would get to the sweet 16 this year...Didn't think they would get much further until their late run and an ACC tourney win.

So, all in all, it has been a decent year for Duke...certainly better than recent times.

Now, does Henderson come back? If he does, along with Singler, I think Duke is the preseason favorite to win it all next year..which is why it was so important for them to get to this second weekend this year...Get the experience.

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Don't think you will ever see a Coach K led Duke team get beat that badly in the tourney again.

Very impressive game by Nova.

They did a lot right and Duke had everything go wrong for them.

Hopefully Henderson and Singler come back...If they do, anything short of a final 4 run will not be acceptable.

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Not surprised that Villanova beat Duke, but a little surprised at the score. Good year for them, I'll agree.

As for Missouri/Memphis, I'd marry John Calipari if I could, I really would. Thanks for being you Coach Cal, thanks for being you. Sorry you guys missed the sign at the sportsbook earlier.

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Biggest bet I've made this season...Calipari in a big game? Money in the bank!

Rarely do you see a game and think, "Wow, they're giving away money at the Sportsbook". This was one of those games.

Was that the case last year as well?

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Was that the case last year as well?

I think they covered against Texas in the Elite 8, that was the only time I lost betting against them in a "big" game. Last year's team was a bit of an aberration with Derrick Rose PG play somewhat being bigger than Calipari's awfulness. Although they came through in the title game. He's made a habit of beating up on the little guys and then not coming through when it matters most, and last night was a prime example. He played a team with great athletes, which most of the teams they play all year do not have.

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